Fire erupts in four coaches of Karmabhoomi express in Punjab's Rajpura, no casualties reported
According to preliminary reports, the fire was first noticed in a coach near the engine before spreading to three other coaches
- Nov 6, 2026,
- Updated Nov 6, 2026 4:27 PM IST
A fire broke out in four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara railway station in Punjab’s Patiala district on Friday, November 6. No casualties have been reported so far. The incident triggered panic among passengers, prompting an emergency response from railway authorities and fire brigade personnel.
The train, numbered 12508, operates between Amritsar in Punjab and New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. According to preliminary reports, the fire was first noticed in a coach near the engine before spreading to three other coaches. Thick smoke and flames were seen coming out of the affected compartments, raising concerns about passenger safety.
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Following the incident, the train was stopped and passengers were evacuated from the affected coaches. Railway officials and emergency personnel reached the location to assess the situation and bring the fire under control. The timely response helped prevent any reported loss of life.
Northern Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay confirmed the incident and said the train’s safety system was activated, allowing it to stop safely.
“Information was received regarding a fire in four coaches of the 12508 Karmabhoomi Express, which travels from Amritsar to New Jalpaiguri, near Sarai Banjara station in the Ambala division. The safety system was activated in time, allowing the train to be stopped safely. Efforts are underway to control the fire,” he said.
Patiala Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal also confirmed that the district administration had received information about the incident. Preliminary reports suggested that the fire may have originated in the pantry area before spreading to other coaches. However, the exact point of origin has not yet been officially established.
A possible short circuit has been cited as one of the suspected causes, but the reason for the fire remains unconfirmed. Further investigation is expected to establish how the blaze started and whether any technical fault contributed to the incident.
Railway authorities are assessing the damage to the affected coaches and coordinating with emergency services. Further details regarding the extent of the damage and the impact on train operations are awaited.
A fire broke out in four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara railway station in Punjab’s Patiala district on Friday, November 6. No casualties have been reported so far. The incident triggered panic among passengers, prompting an emergency response from railway authorities and fire brigade personnel.
The train, numbered 12508, operates between Amritsar in Punjab and New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. According to preliminary reports, the fire was first noticed in a coach near the engine before spreading to three other coaches. Thick smoke and flames were seen coming out of the affected compartments, raising concerns about passenger safety.
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Following the incident, the train was stopped and passengers were evacuated from the affected coaches. Railway officials and emergency personnel reached the location to assess the situation and bring the fire under control. The timely response helped prevent any reported loss of life.
Northern Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay confirmed the incident and said the train’s safety system was activated, allowing it to stop safely.
“Information was received regarding a fire in four coaches of the 12508 Karmabhoomi Express, which travels from Amritsar to New Jalpaiguri, near Sarai Banjara station in the Ambala division. The safety system was activated in time, allowing the train to be stopped safely. Efforts are underway to control the fire,” he said.
Patiala Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal also confirmed that the district administration had received information about the incident. Preliminary reports suggested that the fire may have originated in the pantry area before spreading to other coaches. However, the exact point of origin has not yet been officially established.
A possible short circuit has been cited as one of the suspected causes, but the reason for the fire remains unconfirmed. Further investigation is expected to establish how the blaze started and whether any technical fault contributed to the incident.
Railway authorities are assessing the damage to the affected coaches and coordinating with emergency services. Further details regarding the extent of the damage and the impact on train operations are awaited.